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2023 Best Psychology Schools in Utah

8 Colleges
$35,026 Avg Salary
$21,649 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Psychology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, psychology was ranked 8th in Utah. In fact, 1,971 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Psychology Schools in Utah ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Utah to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Psychology Schools in Utah

The colleges and universities below are the best for psychology majors pursuing a .

Top Utah Schools in Psychology

#1

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Our analysis found Salt Lake Community College to be the best school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Utah. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Salt Lake Community College carry an average student debtload of $9,519.

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#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Out of the 8 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the # 2 spot on the list. U of U is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at U of U take out is $24,000.

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Out of the 8 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah Valley University landed the # 3 spot on the list. UVU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Orem.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UVU carry an average student debtload of $12,857.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Utah State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Utah list. Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public school with a very large student population.

Psychology majors at USU take out an average of $18,525 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Psychology at Utah State University Report

Out of the 8 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at BYU accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.

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Weber State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in Utah ranking. WSU is a very large public school located in the small city of Ogden.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at WSU take out is $17,613.

Full Psychology at Weber State University Report

#7

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT

Southern Utah University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in Utah ranking. Southern Utah University is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Cedar City.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Southern Utah University accumulate an average of around $18,098 in student debt.

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#8

Dixie State University

Saint George, UT

Dixie State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best psychology programs. Dixie State College is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint George.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Dixie State College carry an average student debtload of $22,489.

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Best Psychology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 3,422
Montana 371
Idaho 680
Wyoming 266

Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 141,695
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Nevit Dilmen.

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